alleryA month is about as long as which natural cycle?
AA phase cycle of the Moon
BOne turn of Earth
CA season of the Sun
DA tide of the sea
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A phase cycle of the Moon
1. The word month is related to the word Moon.
2. Months arose from counting Moon phases such as new moon to new moon.
3. A turn of Earth is a day, and seasons are three-month spans.
_Source: Wikipedia, Month, Lead section_
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